The idea that they were fighting--physically fighting--is so ridiculous that Pal almost thinks he misunderstood. Come on, Rita. Have you seen Palamedes Sextus, Master Warden of the Library, literally Chief Nerd of the Nerd Planet? He and Clarke have argued plenty, and they surely will again, but if she ever decided to kick his ass, she'd barely break a sweat.
He looks at Clarke sharply when she responds--okay, that's better than the truth, but it's still pretty weird!--but it's not like he can backtrack now.]
...Mm. Yes. You caught us out. Congratulations. Want a prize?
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The idea that they were fighting--physically fighting--is so ridiculous that Pal almost thinks he misunderstood. Come on, Rita. Have you seen Palamedes Sextus, Master Warden of the Library, literally Chief Nerd of the Nerd Planet? He and Clarke have argued plenty, and they surely will again, but if she ever decided to kick his ass, she'd barely break a sweat.
He looks at Clarke sharply when she responds--okay, that's better than the truth, but it's still pretty weird!--but it's not like he can backtrack now.]
...Mm. Yes. You caught us out. Congratulations. Want a prize?